Polls Show Climate Change Ranks Low When Voters Are Asked to Assess Priorities

The White House rollout of a climate-change report this week was aimed squarely at showing the public that inaction affects people directly, covering everything from extreme weather to seasonal allergies.

But left unanswered is the question of whether a broad public-relations push—which features President Barack Obama chatting with TV meteorologists including NBC's Al Roker—will be enough to make Americans care.